POST UTME UNN 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The population growth rate of a city is given by the equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP left(1 - rac{P}{K} ight) ). If the carrying capacity ( K ) is 100,000 and the initial population ( P_0 ) is 20,000, find the population after 10 years.
A. 50,000
B. 60,000
Correct C. 80,000
D. 90,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. The map has a scale of 1:100,000. If the distance between two towns on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
Correct B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 20 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 1,000,000 m³
B. 2,000,000 m³
Correct C. 3,000,000 m³
D. 4,000,000 m³

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A firm produces two products, A and B. The production process requires 2 hours of labor for product A and 3 hours of labor for product B. If the firm has 120 hours of labor available, how many units of product A and product B can it produce?
A. 20 units of A and 30 units of B
B. 30 units of A and 20 units of B
Correct C. 40 units of A and 20 units of B
D. 50 units of A and 10 units of B

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A firm has a production function given by ( Q = 2L^{0.5}K^{0.5} ), where Q is the output, L is the labor, and K is the capital. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital, what is the output?
A. 200
B. 400
Correct C. 600
D. 800

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Mercator Projection
D. Robinson Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
Soil erosion can be caused by which of the following human activities?
A. Deforestation
B. Urbanization
C. Agricultural activities
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through the action of:
Correct A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Deposition
D. Plate Tectonics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The climate of a region is determined by its:
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Ocean currents
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The population of a city can be described by the following formula: P = rN(1 - (N/K)^b). What does the variable 'r' represent?
Correct A. Growth rate
B. Carrying capacity
C. Initial population
D. Death rate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
Correct A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the letter 'C'?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
Correct C. Precipitation
D. Runoff

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the letter 'B'?
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the different stages of the water cycle. Which stage is represented by the letter 'D'?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
Correct D. Runoff

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the letter 'A'?
Correct A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Availability of resources
Correct C. Technological advancements
D. Population density

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. Which of the following map projections is known for preserving angles and shapes?
A. Mercator projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters projection
C. Robinson projection
D. Azimuthal equidistant projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue in many parts of the world. Which of the following types of soil erosion is characterized by the removal of topsoil by water?
A. Sheet erosion
Correct B. Rill erosion
C. Gully erosion
D. Wind erosion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'urban sprawl' refers to the rapid expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas. Which of the following factors is a major contributor to urban sprawl?
Correct A. High population growth rate
B. Availability of land
C. Technological advancements
D. Government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria. Which of the following types of vegetation is characteristic of the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Mangrove forest
B. Freshwater swamp forest
C. Brackish water swamp forest
D. Grassland

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of rock formation that would be most likely to occur at point X.
A. Folded Mountains
B. Faulted Mountains
C. Volcanic Mountains
Correct D. Eroded Mountains

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A company has a production cost function given by ( C(x) = 2x^2 + 10x + 5 ). If the company produces 20 units, what is the total cost of production?
A. ₦1250
Correct B. ₦1500
C. ₦1750
D. ₦2000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria's population distribution. Identify the region with the highest population density.
A. North-Central
Correct B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-South

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A firm has a revenue function given by ( R(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 1 ). If the firm produces 15 units, what is the total revenue?
A. ₦2250
B. ₦2500
Correct C. ₦2750
D. ₦3000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of rock formation that would be most likely to occur at point Y.
Correct A. Eroded Mountains
B. Folded Mountains
C. Volcanic Mountains
D. Faulted Mountains

Correct Answer: A

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